Turning complex ideas into visual tools for reflection,learning, and care.
Illustration is a powerful medium for engaging learners in thoughtful, accessible ways. It helps simplify complex topics through visual metaphor and allows ideas to be revisited over time — in print or digital form. The goal is to translate academic material and personal storytelling into visual tools that are both educational and emotionally resonant.
We believe that how a project is created is just as important as the final product. Whether collaborating with clinicians, patients, or instructional designers, we ensure complex mental health topics are represented thoughtfully and that final tools integrate seamlessly into your learning ecosystem.
We combine creative storytelling with implementation science to design tools that support behavior change and systems of care. Our work is created to live beyond a single viewing — embedded into trainings, supervision, Learning Management Systems, and ongoing professional development pathways.
Lipp Studios is a collaborative creative team specializing in mental and behavioral health storytelling.
Founder and Director Amanda “Kay” Lipp is an award-winning filmmaker and nationally recognized speaker. With over 150 talks delivered and partnerships with major speaker bureaus, she brings a rare dual perspective as both creator and advocate. As a thought partner, Amanda helps position projects within broader impact initiatives — using her platform and network to amplify visibility
The goal of this illustrated toolkit was to create a 2-part tool for mobile crisis responders – one is a scenario-based illustration, and the other is more didactic practical tips based off a webinar series for the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Training and Technical Assistance Center.
A scenario-based, illustrative resource that brings mobile crisis response to life through a real-time story, emphasizing trust-building, cultural responsiveness, and person-centered care.
A practical, action-oriented handout informed by four lived-experience webinars featuring individuals, family members, and peer providers. The resource offers actionable insights to enhance team training and day-to-day practice.
Here’s an example of a scene from start to finish – from rough mockup to color palette and final illustration.
Amanda “Kay” (Lipp Studios) helped us to think through the product that we wanted to develop allowing us space for creativity while also guiding us with her expertise. The process was open, inclusive, and collaborative throughout and we are delighted with the finished product and looking forward to future projects with Amanda!
Lipp Studios is a small, collaborative creative team with deep experience in mental health storytelling. We bring together animation, narrative filmmaking, and illustration to translate complex clinical and academic content into accessible, engaging learning tools. Each project is led with intention, collaboration, and impact in mind.
